Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the properties of metals and non-metals. Students will recall the properties of metals and non-metals, explain how elements are classified as metals and non-metals, and use patterns to classify an element as a metal or non-metal. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of The Periodic Table topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 27 slides in total for the lesson PPT

KS3 new for the AQA Activate 2 unit ‘Earth’ or the Oxford Activate 2 unit 'Metal and Acids’. Full lesson ready to use straight ‘out of the box’. Though designed for teachers to deliver (specialist and non-specialists), the lessons are structured in an intuitive way for students to navigate for independent/ remote learning/ homework covering missed content/recap Similar structure to my other power points following the input - activity - review phasing plenary sections for progress checking Clear learning objectives and outcomes Modern and engaging layout Little adaptation needed Covers an hour lesson of content matched to the specification 37 ppt slides Please give constructive feedback :D

KS3 Activate 2 module 'Metals and Acids’ or KS3 Activate 2 modules ‘Reactions’ Lesson ready to use straight ‘out of the box’. Similar structure to my other power points following the input - activity - review phasing Plenary section for progress checking Clear learning objectives and outcomes Modern and engaging layout Little adaptation needed Please leave some constructive feedback :D

New for the AQA GCSE 1-9 Combined Trilogy Unit ‘C2 Periodic Table’. Full lessons ready to use straight ‘out of the box’. Lesson meets the full criteria for this unit Similar structure to my other power points following the input - activity - review phasing Plenary sections for progress checking Clear learning objectives and outcomes Modern and engaging layout Little adaptation needed Each lesson covers at least an hour of lesson time 34 ppt slides Please leave constructive feedback :D

New for the AQA GCSE 1-9 Combined Trilogy Unit ‘C3 Structure and Bonding’. Full lessons ready to use straight ‘out of the box’. Lesson meets the full criteria for this unit Similar structure to my other power points following the input - activity - review phasing Plenary sections for progress checking Clear learning objectives and outcomes Modern and engaging layout Little adaptation needed Each lesson covers at least an hour of lesson time 24 ppt slides Practice questions and Mark scheme Please leave constructive feedback :D

Student are introduced with a series of keywords that describe general properties of metals and non-metals which they organise into a Venn diagram to demonstrate their understanding. Students challenge these general properties by completing a table that highlights the unique properties of six different metals. Students use extracted information from the swapping posters to complete their table.

Comprehension and additional task exercises pages 92 and 93 from Next Page Science KS3 Complete. Accompanying PowerPoint and word searches available for free from the website. This exercise covers: • The position of metals and non-metals on the periodic table • The properties of metals to include: conductors, strong, shiny, sonorous, dense, high melting points, magnetic metals (Fe, Ni, Co), ductile, malleable and ability to make alloys • The properties of non-metals to include: insulators, not strong, often gases at room temp (minus boiling points), not dense, not magnetic, dull • Two exercises on the properties of metals • An exercise recognising where metals and non-metals are on the periodic table • An exercise where students can write about the uses of metal they know about • Amazing WHAT? facts

This focused and engaging PowerPoint helps Year 10 students revise key concepts around metals and metallic bonding. Covering the properties of metals, the structure of metallic bonding, and how these relate to conductivity and malleability, it includes clear diagrams, summary slides, and exam-style questions. Ideal for revision lessons or independent study – fully editable and ready to go!

Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the reactions of various metals with dilute acids. Students will practice writing word equations to represent these chemical reactions and explain a metal-acid reaction using particle diagrams. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and class practicals/demos for students to complete. This resource is part of the Metals and Acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. Included: 17 slides in total for the lesson PPT, worksheet

Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating metal displacement reactions. Students will practice writing word equations to represent these chemical reactions and use the reactivity series to explain displacement reactions. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Metals and Acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT

This GCSE Chemistry PowerPoint presentation covers the extraction of metals, focusing on different methods used based on the metal’s position in the reactivity series. It includes engaging explanations, practical applications, and exam-style questions to help students understand carbon reduction, electrolysis, and the extraction of iron in a blast furnace. What’s Included? Definition of a metal ore – Explanation of what ores are and why some metals need to be extracted while others exist in pure form. Reactivity series – Understanding how metal reactivity determines the extraction method used. Electrolysis for highly reactive metals – Explanation of why metals above carbon (e.g., aluminum, sodium, magnesium) are extracted using electrolysis. Reduction with carbon – How metals below carbon (e.g., iron, zinc, lead) are extracted using carbon reduction. Blast furnace process for iron extraction – Step-by-step reactions, role of coke, limestone, and hot air, and key chemical equations. Oxidation and reduction concepts – Identifying what is oxidized and reduced in metal extraction reactions. Word and symbol equations – Example equations for extracting different metals, with opportunities for student practice. Review and exam-style questions – to check understanding. Why Use This Resource? Aligned with GCSE Chemistry (AQA) specification. Fully editable PowerPoint (.pptx) – Customizable for different lesson styles and student needs. Clear visuals and structured explanations – Ideal for classroom teaching or independent learning. Develops key exam skills – Helps students practice writing equations and explaining extraction methods. Last updated: February 2025. Perfect for teachers, tutors, and students looking for a comprehensive and engaging resource on metal extraction. Download now to enhance your chemistry lessons!

KS3 Activate 2 module 'Metals and Acids’ Lesson ready to use straight ‘out of the box’. Similar structure to my other power points following the input - activity - review phasing Plenary section for progress checking Clear learning objectives and outcomes Modern and engaging layout Little adaptation needed Please leave some constructive feedback :D

Comprehension and additional task exercises pages 96 and 97 from Next Page Science KS3 Complete. Accompanying PowerPoint and word searches available for free from the website. This exercise covers: • Non-metal oxides to include: SO2, CO2 and NO2, the production of acidic solutions in water, acid rain production and weathering of buildings, carbonic acid in fizzy drinks • Metal oxides to include: CaO, MgO, CuO and ZnO, their classifications as bases (acid opposites), the difference between a base and an alkali • Acid base reactions • Carbonates as bases that also produce CO2 in reacting with acids • An exercise recognising the difference between an acid and base • An exercise predicting the products of an acid + base (oxide) reactions and an acid + base (carbonate) reactions • Amazing WHAT? facts

**Metals and Non- Metals GCSE Chemistry AQA 9-1 ** By the end of the lesson your students will be able to: Identify where metals and non-metals are found in the periodic table. Describe the differences in metals and non-metals based on their properties. Explain how the electronic structure of metals and non-metals links to how they react and where they are positioned in the periodic table. This resource is a PowerPoint presentation to support teaching about metals and non-metals for the first time. By the end of the lesson, students should understand the differences between metals and non-metals, where they are situated in the periodic table and how their electronic structures correspond to how they react. Previous knowledge on what a group is will be required, as well as atomic structure (e.g. understanding what an electron is). Included in the resource: Opening slide with title, keywords, learning objectives and lead on topics Starter slide with simple intro task Information slides showing positioning of metals and non-metals in the periodic table and the ions they make Printable worksheet slide to consolidate knowledge and organize learning Activity slide with three tasks (one stretch) Plenary question slide to summarize All ANSWERS included and the resource is completely EDITABLE.

Acids and metals, acid and metal carbonates worksheet to help with word equations and salt naming conventions

KS3 Science Edexcel Yr8 Revision Spread and Answer Sheet - Chemistry: Topic 8G Metals and their Uses. This A4 revision spread condenses the Edexcel topic 8G onto one A4 sheet which can be printed off and filled in to aid revision and help summarize the topic. A full answer sheet is provided which can be used to mark the filled in revision spread and can also be used as a revision poster.

Revision mat aimed at supporting revision of the AQA GCSE topic Chemical Changes, focusing on the Extracting Metals content including: Metal reactivity Displacement reactions Reduction and oxidation Electrolysis of molten ionic compounds Required Practical: Electrolysis of Aqueous Ionic Solutions

Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about and investigating the reactions of various metals with water. Students will practice writing word equations to represent these chemical reactions and use the reactivity series to predict reactions. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet, quizzes and a class practical for students to complete. This resource is part of the Metals and Acids topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. *INCLUDED: 16 slides in total for the lesson PPT, Differentiated worksheet. *

A worksheet I used with a low-achieving group, so that they could investigate the properties of metals and non-metals.

Summary assessment lesson for the new AQA GCSE spec. Students assess their prior learning in the starter by choosing a set of questions to answer. In the main activity, they need to make the key notes on the three topics which can be added to from textbooks/ revision guides etc. The topic that they start with is the topic that they ignored because it was too hard in the starter. Once they have made notes, they complete a set of questions before self assessing with the mark scheme. There are differentiated questions for ionic and covalent bonding. Plenary is an exam question to check understanding. I have run this as a challenge race where students record their scores for the 3 topics on the board and prizes are awarded for the highest mark in each section, the highest total mark and the first person to complete all three sections. It has worked well with a low ability and low motivation group.

Copy and complete table on the properties of metals and non-metals. Includes keyword definitions with diagrams to help consolidate understanding.